Aglicone of saponin dioscin. Diosgenin exists in some food supplements and herbal medicines and lowers plasma cholesterol by increasing fecal cholesterol excretion. It can be converted to Pregnenolone and Progesterone.
SKU | RCLST007484 |
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CAS number | 512-04-9 |
Molecular Formula | C27H42O3 |
Catalog Number | RCLST007484 |
Chemical Name | Diosgenin |
Synonyms | (3β,25R)-Spirost-5-en-3-ol; 25D-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; (25R)-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; 25α-Spirost-5-en-3β-ol; NSC 33396; Nitogenin; |
Molecular Weight | 414.62 |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |